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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: I apologise but we must conclude now. If Mr. Mamer wishes to send on further details to the committee, he is welcome to do so. This committee will be preparing further reports on the issue of energy and will probably have further contacts with the Commission in the future. I thank Mr. Mamer and his officials for being with us today. We have had a very engaging and informative debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: I would also like to thank Mr. Jonathan Claridge for attending. The meeting is now adjourned.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 15 April 2014, when the officials will contact the person concerned as outlined in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21418/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 485. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue on an application for Leader funding (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 530. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21347/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 582. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20942/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 599. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved for medical appliances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment option scheme payment. [21634/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with Mountain Rescue Ireland in respect of the difficulties faced by mountain rescue teams in carrying out their functions. I welcome Mr. Alan Carr, team leader at Galway Mountain Rescue; Mr. Christopher England, team leader at Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue; Mr. Gerry Christie, training officer at Kerry Mountain Rescue and public relations officer at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Christie very much. He gave a very focused and informative presentation. When I was contacted by Mr. Carr on behalf of Mountain Rescue Ireland, we discussed the matter. We are delighted to have the group before us. It does hugely valuable work. It is incredible that MRI gets so little support. This is an ideal opportunity to highlight the issues. I am delighted to allow MRI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does anyone else want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The final two members who want to ask questions are Deputies O'Donovan and Ó Cuív.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: We are hardy people in Mayo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The new chairman designate of Fáilte Ireland is the individual we will be interviewing. We hear all the presentations and answers to questions. At a future meeting, a private one, we will discuss this. It is clear there is a lot of support for what the delegates do. That will be reflected in our discussions. It is important to realise that what we can do is make recommendations and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The Deputy has made his views very clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does Mr. Carr want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Goddard is painting an amazing picture and a very honourable one. I assume that it presents many obstacles for him. Before concluding, I would like to ask a few questions. I was seeking figures for hoax calls to the emergency services last year, including the ambulance and fire brigade services. I was stunned by the figures. Does Mr. Christie's organisation receive many hoax calls?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: That is good to hear, because I was stunned by the figures for the other emergency services.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does Mr. Christie wish to make a concluding point?